Contempt is the willful violation of a court order. Once a contempt
hearing is set, there are really only two defenses: 1. The order was not violated at all. 2. The order was violated,
but the violation was not willful.
If you are found to be in contempt, you may face some
or all of the following consequences:
- Payment of the other side's attorney's fees
- Incarceration
- Wage
garnishment
- Withholding child support from paychecks
- Garnishment of tax refunds and rebate checks
- Interception
of lottery winnings
- Liens on bank accounts, homes, and real or personal property
- Denying, suspending
or revoking passport
If you have been falsely accused of contempt, the court can
order the other party to pay your attorney's fees.
Contempt of Visitation
It
is a violation of the court order to deny visitation to a non-custodial parent. If this is happening to you, we
can help. If the court finds the custodial parent in violation of the order, that parent may face a fine, incarceration,
or both.
